First Flu Fatality of the Season in LA County Prompts Health Officials to Recommend Vaccination

The first flu-related death of the 2023-24 season in Los Angeles County was confirmed by the Department of Public Health on Wednesday, with the deceased being an elderly individual with multiple underlying conditions, who had not been vaccinated for the current season. The severity of the illness was emphasized, including the common complication, pneumonia, which […]

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California Hospital Declares ‘Internal Disaster’ Following Cyber Attack

Cybersecurity Crisis Hits Tri-City Medical Center in Oceanside, California, prompting a “cybersecurity challenge.” Ambulance traffic was diverted from the hospital to other healthcare facilities due to a recent cyber attack. The emergency department remains open for cases arriving in private vehicles. Although the exact nature of the cyber attack has not been disclosed, ransomware is […]

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